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While watching the video, I quickly noticed that Yolanda Adams was wearing a very nice and arguably slightly revealing dress. I didn’t think much of it at the time and continued to watch the video until the end. (You can watch the interview by clicking here.)
After watching the video, I read the comments that people posted. Sure enough, there were people that had issues with what she was wearing.
I just don’t get it. Why should we care? Why do we continue to bad mouth Gospel artists for their choice of attire? This is not the first time that people have criticized Yolanda for her wardrobe. I’ve also heard and read where people criticize Mary Mary for what they wear.
It is one thing to make a comment about whether or not you like someone’s outfit. That happens. However, when we try to take a person’s attire and make judgments about their character and/or spirituality, we have officially crossed the line in my book.
If you don’t like the way an artist presents himself or herself, then you have a number of options. Don’t buy their music. Don’t go to their concerts. Don’t watch them on TV. The last thing we should do is bad mouth, judge and degrade them.
For the record, I know what the bible says about modest dress. You can close your bible now.
What You Should Do
Here’s what you should do. Dress and present yourself in the way that God leads YOU. If you have children, teach them to carry themselves in a manner that you feel is pleasing to God. If you have issues with the way someone else dresses, then you should pray for them not talk bad about them.
Gospel artists get enough arrows from non-Christians. They don’t need any additional criticism from “church folk”. We have a serious cultural issue. As believers, we need to learn to keep our mouths off of God’s people. If you have an issue with someone, give it to God and go on about your business.
What are your thoughts about this? Should Gospel artists be more careful about how they dress?
